OCTOBER 3, 2025 • STORMININNORMAN.COM
MICHAEL HAWKINS JR. QUARTERBACK - OKLAHOMA SOONERS
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0 INT
167 YDS
3 TD
0 INT
3 Oklahoma players who need to step up with John Mateer sidelined These players can keep things going with Michael Hawkins Jr.
No. 5 Oklahoma breaks in backup QB, looks to stay sharp against struggling Kent State
No. 5 Oklahoma will see if it can focus during what appears to be a major mismatch at home against Kent StateOCTOBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press
Meet 'Coach Kuz,' Oklahoma's new QB whisperer and OC Ben Arbuckle's most trusted assistant Inside John Kuceyeski's path to becoming Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle's right-hand man while playing an integral role in the development of Aust...
OCTOBER 2, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM
Ben Arbuckle excited to see 'wildly talented' Michael Hawkins Jr. step in as QB1 for Oklahoma Ben Arbuckle has had 10 months to evaluate and help develop Michael Hawkins Jr. Now Oklahoma's OC is eager to see the "wildly talented" soph...
OCTOBER 1, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM
Deadspin | No. 5 Oklahoma hands keys to QB Michael Hawkins Jr. vs Kent State Deadspin | No. 5 Oklahoma hands keys to QB Michael Hawkins Jr. vs Kent State
OCTOBER 1, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM
No. 5 Oklahoma hands keys to QB Michael Hawkins Jr. vs Kent State Offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle sees flashes of the way John Mateer interacted with Cam Ward at Washington State in the way Michael Hawki...
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
'A great guy to go to for questions': An inside look at John Mateer and Michael Hawkins Jr.'s relationship Two years later, that role of mentor has been placed on John Mateer's shoulders as sophomore quarterback Michael Hawkins has served as his b...
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM
Back in starting QB role for Oklahoma, Michael Hawkins Jr. believes he has taken 'big step' since last year Michael Hawkins Jr. will make his first start in nine months when No. 5 Oklahoma hosts Kent State on Saturday, as the sophomore it set to st...
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM
Why OU football has increased Michael Hawkins Jr.'s chance for success this time around How much has OU backup QB Michael Hawkins Jr. improved? We don't yet know. But here's what we do know about the situation he's about to step...
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • OKLAHOMAN.COM
SIP Ep. 213 | Can Oklahoma maintain strong early season success with Michael Hawkins back in as QB1? Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway, James D. Jackson and Tom Green break down their expectations for Oklahoma with Michael Hawkins back und...
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM
Oklahoma is rallying behind Michael Hawkins Jr. given his new opportunity: 'It's your time to shine' The Oklahoma Sooners aren't worried about their offense in Mateer's absence. Michael Hawkins Jr shined in moments last season and he's conti...
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM
Michael Hawkins Jr. set to step in for injured Oklahoma QB John Mateer NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer had what some might consider an early Heisman Trophy moment when he scored the go-ahea...
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • THESTAR.COM
Brent Venables has 'Faith' Oklahoma can continue to improve amid John Mateer's injury But even without the early season Heisman favorite, the Sooners have full faith in their squad to keep the successful season alive. It's sta...
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM
OU football coach Brent Venables confident Michael Hawkins Jr. can fill in for John Mateer OU football coach Brent Venables is supremely confident in quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. while John Mateer is out with a hand injury.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • OKLAHOMAN.COM
A tantalizing twin bill in the SEC: 17 Alabama at 5 Georgia, 4 LSU at 13 Ole Miss
The SEC enters Week 5 with several marquee matchups, highlighted by No. 5 Georgia hosting No. 17 Alabama in AthensSEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press
OU football's Brent Venables instills trust into Michael Hawkins Jr., doesn't comment on John Mateer's injury timeline Brent Venables made it known the Sooners are solely focused on preparing for Kent State.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • NORMANTRANSCRIPT.COM
Can Michael Hawkins Jr. save Oklahoma's season after Mateer's devastating injury? After nearly transferring this offseason, the backup quarterback stayed at OU and now finds himself with the keys to a potential playoff con...
SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • CLEVELAND.COM
Brent Venables: Oklahoma QB Michael Hawkins Jr. a 'better version of himself' in every way in 2025 As Oklahoma prepares Michael Hawkins Jr. to start against Kent State with John Mateer sidelined by a hand injury, Brent Venables discussed t...
SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM
Oklahoma QB Michael Hawkins Jr. steps in and gives Ben Arbuckle a weapon he's never had Hawkins replacing injured John Mateer as Sooners QB
SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • STORMININNORMAN.COM
Who is Michael Hawkins? Meet Oklahoma's backup QB filling in for injured John Mateer | Sporting News With John Mateer sidelined for multiple weeks, the Sooners will turn to Michael Hawkins Jr. to keep their playoff aspirations alive.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Oklahoma QB John Mateer Set to Miss Time Due to Hand Injury
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer will miss time due to a hand injury that will require surgery, but he is expected to return this season.SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
Oklahoma QB John Mateer to undergo surgery on throwing hand; expected to return this season
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer, one of the nation’s top players, will have surgery to repair an injury to his throwing handSEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press
